Question 1102291
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Speed = 470 mph
Time = 5.5 hours


Distance = Speed*Time
Distance = 470*5.5
Distance = 2585 miles


The one way distance from Tampa to Los Angeles is 2585 miles. Round this to the nearest hundred and we get 2600. Put another way, the value 2585 is closer to 2600 than it is to 2500. 


Compare the differences
2600-2585 = 15
2585-2500 = 85
And note the smaller difference when we subtract 2600 and 2585


Therefore, <font color=red>2600 frequent flyer miles</font> are earned on this flight. 
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